When we published our initial analysis of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) in early March, the ink on the February 17 announcement was barely dry. The strategy was ambitious, generational even, but it was still mostly a framework. Targets, pillars, principles. The question that most clients were actually asking us was: okay, but what's going to happen, and when?

Seven weeks later, we have a lot more to work with. 

This update tracks what has changed since our first article, what it means for companies positioning themselves in this space, and where counsel can add the most value right now.

Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy marks a generational shift in defence procurement, industrial policy, and national security oversight. This legal update outlines what’s changing, what matters most for companies, and the practical steps organizations should be taking now

Maria Nathanail Appointed to the Board of the Private Capital Markets Association of Canada

On January 25, 2026, emergency crews responded to an incident at the Canmore Inn and Suites after multiple children became seriously ill in the hotel pool area. Paramedics transported 11 children to hospital, while more than 30 others were reported to be experiencing symptoms including vomiting and respiratory distress. Fire crews later detected elevated levels of a hazardous substance in the air, and subsequent reporting has identified dangerously high chlorine levels as the likely cause.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is investigating the incident. Public inspection records show the hotel pool had previously been cited for issues related to chlorine levels, raising serious concerns about pool maintenance, chemical monitoring, and compliance with public health and safety standards. While officials have not yet linked those prior citations directly to this incident, the circumstances highlight the risks associated with improperly managed pool chemicals—particularly for children.

Few things are more stressful than the possibility of losing your job. Especially when you suspect layoffs are coming but haven’t received official notice of termination of employment. So, what should you do if you find yourself in this situation?